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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.10, 770.06 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.10, 770.06 and 239.23 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.10 : 770.06 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.10/770.06 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.10x = 770.06 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.10x = 184,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,221.45/513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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